The Itch - Ocala, FL

The Itch - Ocala, FL

The Itch is a point to point 50K trail race on the Florida National Scenic Trail west corridor. The route begins at Lake Kerr Road / CR‑316 and finishes at the Baseline Road Trailhead in Ocala. The event follows the orange blazes on the Florida Trail and does not use course markers, so participants must navigate the trail themselves.

Aid is provided on course and there is a single drop bag location for runners without crew. Aid station locations include Salt Springs Hwy / CR 314 at MM 9.6 (29.286410, -81.852630), NE 145th Ave Rd at MM 17.1 (29.223630, -81.916050) which is the drop bag site, and Marshall Swamp Trailhead / CR 314 at MM 26.2 (29.185090, -82.015020). The finish is at Florida Greenway Baseline Road Park, MM 31.1 (4803 SE 58th Ave).

Crew stops and additional GPS points are provided for planning: Start (29.366480, -81.821900), crew stop MM 5 (29.334120, -81.874550), crew stop MM 13 (29.259090, -81.886080), crew stop MM 21.5 (29.212150, -81.958440), and others as listed by the organizer. Transportation between start and finish is the responsibility of each runner; the organizer may arrange a shuttle to the start if there is enough interest.

Runners are required to download the course GPX to their phone or watch and to carry a phone during the event. The organizer does not offer refunds; registered runners may opt for a rollover credit equal to 75 percent toward the following year, subject to re registration and timing rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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